The Department of the Environment
Our organization is headed by a Chief Environmental Officer and assisted by several technical staff. To carry out its functions, the Department’s responsibilities is programmed into six units.
PROJECT EVALUATION & EIA UNIT
Examine and evaluate environmental impact assessment and risk analysis and make suitable recommendations to mitigate against harmful effects of any proposed action on the environment and ensure that the Government’s Environmental Clearance Process is implemented for all environmentally sensitive projects.
Email:
eiaunit@environment.gov.bz
PROJECT EXECUTION UNIT
Coordinate all activities for projects being executed under the Department to ensure their successful implementation and work closely with reputable international organizations to enhance environmental prospects for Belize.
CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT UNIT
Strengthens Belize’s capacity for effective chemical management by coordinating information-sharing, conducting inspections for safe transport, storage, and disposal, and promoting public awareness on hazardous chemicals.
Email: chemicals@environment.gov.bz
PUBLIC AWARENESS & OUTREACH UNIT
Educate the public on environmental matters through public education campaigns and district outreach activities, in order to encourage community based environmental planning and enforcement of regulations.
Email:
outreach@environment.gov.bz
INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL STATISTICS UNIT
Provide environmental information to the public to guide policies and strategies for informed decision-making.
Email:
info@environment.gov.bz
Library: library@environment.gov.bz
Ozone Programme: ozone@environment.gov.bz
ENVIRONMENTAL ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE MONITORING UNIT
Ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Act and subsequent regulations and regulate matters potentially hazardous to the environment by establishing and enforcing standards for pollution control.
Email:
enforcement@environment.gov.bz
Environmental Complaints:
complaints@environment.gov.bz